General Information on Sulfasalazine

Generic Name : Sulfasalazine

Pronunciation : sul fa sal' a zeen

Latest prescription information about Sulfasalazine. Learn how to pronounce the drug's name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.

When should Sulfasalazine not to be taken? (Contraindications)

What is the dosage of Sulfasalazine?

Initial Therapy-
Adults: 3 to 4 g daily in evenly divided doses with dosage intervals not exceeding eight hours.
Children, six years of age and older: 40 to 60 mg/kg of body weight in each 24-hour period, divided into 3 to 6 doses.

How should Sulfasalazine be taken?

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with food.

What are the warnings and precautions for Sulfasalazine?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of asthma, kidney or liver disease, porphyria, blood problems, or blockage in your intestine or urinary tract, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. • It may cause drowsiness or dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. • Avoid exposure to sunlight. • Monitor liver function, kidney function, complete blood cell counts, urine tests regularly while taking this medication. • It should not be used in children less than 2 years old.

What are the other precautions for Sulfasalazine?

Avoid excess dosage.
Sulfasalazine can cause reduced sperm count in some men which is reversible in 2-3 months after stopping treatment. It also changes the color of the urine and tears making it slightly yellow-orange. Soft Contact lenses may get stained, recommended to use glasses.

What are the storage conditions for Sulfasalazine?

Keep this medication in an container and out of the reach of children.

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Vasudev3

Is taking 1 g Saaz Ds for AS for a long time is of any help? does the drug have any bad side effects ? If yes how does it surface ? Thanx

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